Michigan Allergy, Sinus &
Asthma Specialists
JEFFREY TULIN-SILVER, M.D. ~ SUCHETHA KINHAL, M.D.
BOARD CERTIFIED
ADULT & PEDIATRIC ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
www.michiganfoodallergy.net
Comprehensive Food Allergy Clinic of West Bloomfield
TOPICAL EMERGENCY TREATMENTS FOR INSECT STINGS
- Aspirin
Topical aspirin is absorbed locally by skin. In an emergency to treat a bee, wasp, hornet or other insect sting, moisten the area with cool water and gently rub an aspirin into it. When the pain relief begins to wear off, moisten the area again and the relief will persist.
- Meat Tenderizer
Meat tenderizers contain papain, an enzyme that destroys insect venoms. Their topical application will stop the pain and itching of an insect sting. The sooner applied, the better.
Neither of these treatments is adequate for people who develop generalized allergic reactions when stung.
Patients allergic to aspirin should not apply this medicine to their skin.
Michigan Allergy, Sinus & Asthma Specialists
6330 Orchard Lake Road #110
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Tel: 248.932.0082
Fax: 248.932.0182
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37595 Seven Mile Road #320
Livonia, MI 48152
Tel: 800.739.6100
Fax: 248.932.0182
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Web: www.michiganallergy.com
Web: www.michiganfoodallergy.net
Email: miallergy@comcast.net
Please do not email confidential medical information.
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